Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Tempe, AZ
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$38.08/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Tempe, AZ is $38.08 per hour. This is 27% lower than the Arizona average of $48.19.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Tempe, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$38.08/hour
Tempe, AZ
19% lower than the US average.
$48.19/hour
Arizona
6% higher than the US average.
$45.24/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Tempe Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Tempe Compare to Other Cities
Phoenix, Arizona
$50/hour
This is 24% higher than the Tempe average of $38.08.
Goodyear, Arizona
$44/hour
This is 14% higher than the Tempe average of $38.08.
Tucson, Arizona
$47/hour
This is 20% higher than the Tempe average of $38.08.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Tempe?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Tempe, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley
- Tempe, AZ
$27-49/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of West Valley
- Guadalupe, AZ
$27-49/hour
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